THINGS TO DO Seadog Cruises Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 888-345-3880 chicagorfp@entertainmentcruises.com seadogcruises.com/chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Pkwy., 60614 312-742-2000 groupsales@lpzoo.org lpzoo.org CITY NORTH / LINCOLN PARK – See lions, meerkats and majestic gorillas just minutes from downtown Chicago. Lincoln Park Zoo is free, open and amazing every day of the year. Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., 60614 312-642-4600 pressinfo@chicagohistory.org chicagohistory.org CITY NORTH / LINCOLN PARK – The Chicago Room features Georgian style architecture, views of Lincoln Park, state-of-the-art technology and an outdoor plaza. Four exclusive caterers. The Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60605 312-922-9410 events@fieldmuseum.org fieldmuseum.org Things To Do DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE Offering exciting river and lake architectural tours and excursions for up to 110 people, seadog cruises Apr.-Oct. Available for private river cruises. DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP Shoreline Sightseeing Company Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 312-222-9328 info@shorelinesightseeing.com shorelinesightseeing.com MUSEUMS MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 60605 312-922-7827 msullivan@adlerplanetarium.org adlerplanetarium.org DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP – The Adler offers interactive exhibits, sky shows, education programs, world-class collections and more. Visit the website for more information. Chicago Sports Museum 835 N. Michigan Ave., Level 7, Water Tower Place, 60611 312-202-0500 holycow@harrycarays.com chicagosportsmuseum.com DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE Interactive museum features a unique collection of sports memorabilia and engages visitors to test their athletic prowess against Chicago legends. Chicago’s most elegant and unique event space, The Field Museum can host groups of 10 to 10,000. Groups of 10-plus qualify for daytime group rates. Glessner House Museum 1800 S. Prairie Ave., 60616 312-326-1480 info@glessnerhouse.org glessnerhouse.org DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE Guided architecture river tours, classic lake tours, firework tours, brew cruises and special events! Apr.-Nov. Group rates. Schedule on website. DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP – H. H. Spirit of Chicago Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611 888-957-2634 chicagorfp@entertainmentcruises.com spiritcruises.com/chicago City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower 806 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-742-0808 cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/ dca/supp_info/city_gallery_in_ thehistoricwatertower.html Richardson designed architectural treasure. Guided tours Wed.-Sun. at 11:30am, 1:00 and 2:30pm. $15/adult, $12/ senior, $8/child. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave., 60603 312-443-3600 ngainer@artic.edu artinstituteofchicago.org DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Voted No. 1 museum in the world by TripAdvisor. Stop by and visit the greatest collection of Impressionist painting outside of Paris. Kids under 14 free! DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE Incredible views meet delicious dining and great entertainment. Unique meeting spaces and all-inclusive packages available for groups of 20-600. DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE Located in one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks, the new City Gallery features photographs of Chicago by Chicago photographers. 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, 60077 847-967-4800 info@ilhmec.org ilholocaustmuseum.org NORTH SUBURBS / NORTH SUBURBS Third largest Holocaust museum in the World! Artifacts, photos, personal belongings and filmed recollections, tell the survivors’ stories. Ukrainian National Museum 2249 W. Superior St., 60612 312-421-8020 info@ukrainiannationalmuseum.org ukrainiannationalmuseum.org Clarke House Museum 1827 S. Indiana Ave., 60616 312-326-1480 clarkehousemuseum.org Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, 60126 630-833-1616 info@lizzadromuseum.org lizzadromuseum.org Charnley-Persky House 1365 N. Astor St., 60610 312-915-0105 info@sah.org charnleyhouse.org DOWNTOWN / GOLD COAST -Guided tours of this Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright designed Gold Coast residence noon on Wednesdays and 10am on Saturdays. CITY WEST / WEST TOWN – Discover Ukraine’s rich culture and history through colorful Easter eggs, costumes, embroidery and religious and military artifacts. DOWNTOWN / SOUTH LOOP – Clarke House, an 1836 Greek Revival-style home shows, middle-class family life in Chicago during the city’s formative years before the Civil War. WEST SUBURBS – Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing stone. The museum displays a large selection of Chinese jade and hard stone carvings. Vertiport Chicago 1339 S. Wood St., 60608 312-995-6100, 877-902-9292 info@vertiportviptours.com vertiportviptours.com Driehaus Museum 40 E. Erie St., 60611 312-482-8933 info@driehausmuseum.org driehausmuseum.org Chicago Architecture Foundation 224 S. Michigan Ave., 60604 312-922-3432 info@architecture.org architecture.org DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Experience what U.S. News and World Report named the “No. 1 best thing to do in Chicago.” The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) offers more than 85 tours to choose from. Museum of Broadcast Communications 360 N. State St., 60654 312-245-8200 info@museum.tv museum.tv CITY WEST / LITTLE ITALY/ UNIVERSITY VILLAGE – Kiss the sky and skim the beautiful skylines of Chicago’s iconic landmarks from a private or shared tour helicopter! Operated by HELIMOTION and Rotor Zen. DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH Visitors are immersed in one of the grandest buildings of 19th-century Chicago, the Samuel M. Nickerson mansion. DOWNTOWN / RIVER NORTH – TV and radio are in the spotlight at this new interactive museum with pop culture artifacts, classic media clips and a green screen TV experience. Wendella Sightseeing Boats 400 N. Michigan Ave., 60611 312-337-1446 tours@wendellaboats.com wendellaboats.com DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Chicago CityPASS Purchase from participating attractions 208-787-4300, 888-330-5008 info@citypass.com citypass.com/chicago DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Provide your meeting attendees with VIP access 53% savings to Chicago’s 5 top attractions, plus earn commission. Ask CityPASS about affiliate sales. Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago Ave., 60611 312-280-2660 mcachicago.org DOWNTOWN / MAGNIFICENT MILE Chicago’s Original Architecture Tour. All Wendella tours feature a live narration highlighting Chicago’s rich history and world-class architecture. DOWNTOWN / STREETERVILLE Located just one block from Michigan Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary Art offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. ZOOS Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society 31st St. and First Ave., Brookfield, 60513 708-688-8000 steven.pine@czs.org czs.org Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St., 60602 312-744-3316 culture@ci.chi.il.us chicagoculturalcenter.org, cityofchicago.org/dcase DOWNTOWN / LOOP – Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing and visual arts, presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. 740 E. 56th Pl., 60637 773-947-0600 dusablemuseum.org DOWNTOWN / HYDE PARK -The DuSable Museum of African American History is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country and its mission is to promote understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans. The DuSable Museum is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Museum of Science and Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Dr., 60637 773-684-1414 contact@msichicago.org msichicago.org SOUTHWEST SUBURBS – Host the next meeting, party or event at Brookfield Zoo and they will create a wild experience for guests of any age. Call 708-688-8355. CITY SOUTH / HYDE PARK – The largest science museum in the western hemisphere! Over 14 acres of hands-on, interactive exhibits. choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals :: 131
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